A Daughter Of The Veldt (1901)

By Basil Marnan

Book Overview

A Daughter of the Veldt is a novel written by Basil Marnan and published in 1901. The story is set in South Africa during the late 19th century and follows the life of a young woman named Joan. Joan is the daughter of a wealthy farmer who owns a large estate in the veldt, or grasslands, of South Africa. She is a headstrong and independent young woman who longs for adventure and excitement. When her father dies unexpectedly, Joan is forced to take over the management of the farm. She faces many challenges, including drought, disease, and hostile neighbors who covet her land. Despite these obstacles, Joan is determined to succeed and prove herself as a capable and strong leader. As the story unfolds, Joan falls in love with a young man named Jack, who works on her father's farm. Their relationship is complicated by their different social backgrounds and the disapproval of Joan's mother. However, their love for each other persists and they face many trials and tribulations together.A Daughter of the Veldt is a classic tale of love, adventure, and perseverance in the face of adversity. It offers a vivid and realistic portrayal of life on a South African farm during a tumultuous period in history. Marnan's writing is engaging and descriptive, bringing the characters and settings to life in a way that transports the reader to another time and place.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436723922
• ISBN13: 9781436723923
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 404 Pages
• Weight: 1.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"